Vietnam, Japan agree to step up security cooperation
Vietnamese and Japanese officials have agreed to strengthen cooperation in security issues between the two countries as well as in regional and world security matters.
Vietnamese Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen. To Lam (L) and Hachiro Okonogi, Chairman of the National Public Safety Commission of Japan (Photo: VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) – Vietnameseand Japanese officials have agreed to strengthen cooperation in security issuesbetween the two countries as well as in regional and world security matters.
The consensus was reached at a meetingbetween Vietnamese Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen. To Lam and HachiroOkonogi, Chairman of the National Public Safety Commission of Japan, which tookplace on the sidelines of President Tran Dai Quang’s state visit to the EastAsian country.
The two sides reviewed Vietnam-Japancooperation in law enforcement, noting that the Vietnam Ministry of PublicSecurity had sustained regular links with relevant Japanese agencies.
Since 2013, Vietnam and Japan havetaken turns holding five deputy ministerial-level security dialogues, creatingan effective cooperative channel and contributing to the growth of thebilateral ties.
The Vietnamese Ministry of PublicSecurity and the Japanese National Public Safety Commission have cooperated indifferent fields such as exchanging information, dealing with regionalsecurity, investigating transnational crimes, and ensuring safety for citizensof both nations.
The same day, Minister To Lam hada working session with Shunichi Kuryu, Commissioner General of the National PoliceAgency of Japan.
They discussed a training projectbetween the two agencies to enhance capacity in ensuring cyber security andpreventing crimes.
The officials also touched on increasingthe exchange of experts in specific areas in the coming time to maintainnational security and social order and safety in both countries.-VNA
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
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Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
Vietnamese Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen. To Lam (L) and Hachiro Okonogi, Chairman of the National Public Safety Commission of Japan (Photo: VNA) 
